About Bassnectar
Lorin Gabriel Ashton (born February 16, 1978), known professionally as Bassnectar, is an American DJ and electronic music producer.
Bassnectar became known for live shows that combined layered sound design with immersive visuals and attracted a large, dedicated fan base, and his work has been credited with helping to popularize bass-heavy electronic music in the United States. He appeared at major festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Electric Daisy Carnival, and released charting albums including Noise vs. Beauty (2014) and Unlimited (2016).
In July 2020, Ashton announced he was stepping back from music following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, which were widely reported in U.S. media. In 2021, he was named in a class-action lawsuit alleging sexual abuse and human trafficking, which he has denied. The allegations led to the suspension of his performances, the shuttering of his nonprofit Be Interactive, and a prolonged hiatus from public activity.
